19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: website launched
12 November 2026 · English
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Current affairs of 12 November 2026 (Shanmugam IAS Academy) – explained for UPSC, TNPSC and other competitive exams
News
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, launched the website of the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) at New Delhi on 11 Nov 2026, opening online registration. The convention will be held in Kolkata on 7–9 January 2027; the Prime Minister will inaugurate it. (The convention itself has not yet begun.)
Key facts for the exam
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Edition | 19th PBD Convention |
| Venue and dates | Kolkata, 7–9 January 2027 (with the West Bengal government) |
| Theme | "From Roots to Return: Reigniting Diaspora Connect with Bharat" |
| Website launched by | EAM S. Jaishankar, 11 Nov 2026, New Delhi |
| Also launched | "Bharat Ko Janiye" quiz for young diaspora members |
Background
- Why 9 January: Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa on 9 January 1915.
- First PBD: 2003, on the advice of the High Level Committee on the Indian Diaspora led by L.M. Singhvi. Since 2015 the convention is held every two years.
- Recent venues: 15th Varanasi (2019), 16th virtual (2021), 17th Indore (2023), 18th Bhubaneswar (2025).
- The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, the highest honour for overseas Indians, is presented by the President of India.
What is this news about?
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, launched the website of the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) at New Delhi on 11 Nov 2026, opening online registration.
What are the key facts to remember for the exam?
Edition: 19th PBD Convention; Venue and dates: Kolkata, 7–9 January 2027 (with the West Bengal government); Theme: "From Roots to Return: Reigniting Diaspora Connect with Bharat"; Website launched by: EAM S. Jaishankar, 11 Nov 2026, New Delhi.
What is the background to this news?
Why 9 January: Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa on 9 January 1915.
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Sources: Ministry of External Affairs and ANI (11 Nov 2026); AIR News (4 Oct 2026). Compiled by Shanmugam IAS Academy.
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